Square Enix Average Salaries Double That Of Other Japanese Devs

According to recent findings by analyst company Nensyu Labo, Square Enix employees draw by far the highest salary of any game maker in Japan.

The average salary of a Square Enix employee is 21.68 million yen per year, which translates to $273,057. Sony comes in at a distant second (9.23 million yen or $116,253), and then comes Nintendo, Sega Sammy Corporation, Konami, and Namco Bandai, who are all relatively close (between 9.14 million and 6.40 million yen). Here's the top ten:

1. Square Enix -- 21.68 million

2. Sony -- 9.23 million

3. Nintendo -- 9.14 million

4. Sega Sammy Corporation -- 8.22 million

5. Konami -- 6.78 million

6. Namco Bandai Holdings -- 6.4 million

7. Tecmo Koei Holdings -- 6.15 million

8. Gala Japan -- 5.91 million

9. Capcom -- 5.71 million

10. Yuke's Future Media Creators -- 5.65 million

Maybe it's because Square Enix just doesn't have a lot of low-income positions at their company, while giant companies like Sony have a hundred janitors and secretaries to bring the average down. That's just a theory, though. Whatever the reason, if you're in the industry, you might want to try applying to Square Enix...like, tomorrow.

Enix's performance this generation is far from stellar. Sure Final Fantasy is not warmly received by fans but they still brought gil to the table but double the salary?! I was thinking of about a 10 to 15% increase.

wow, thats allot!wouldent be surprising that they spend more than most japanese companies, but DOUBLE!?if there spending so much money on their employees than why do there games suck!?obviously $Es made games, not eidos they have never and never will step a foot wrong!just cause 2 was so much fun, deus ex human revolution was a freaking masterpiece, and tomb raider looks even better!same with sleeping dogs.